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Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Staircase
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
39 Christchurch Road, Reading, England, RG2 7AN
  • University of Reading
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oracle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Apartment, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bar (on property)

ibis Reading Centre

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1004)
The price is NZ$143
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
ibis Reading Centre

About the area

Reading

With a stay at Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading, you'll be centrally located in Reading, within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and University of Reading. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of English Rural Life and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from South Street Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • University of Reading - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oracle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Reading Green Park Station - 7 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café YOLK - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kung Fu Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hop Leaf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sizzling Spice - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading

Hotel with free parking, near Thames River
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading offers 95 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
At Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Languages

Czech, English, German, Polish, Slovak

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 to 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 to 11.95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Hillingdon Prince
Hillingdon Prince Hotel
Hillingdon Prince Hotel Reading
Hillingdon Prince Reading
Hillingdon Prince Hotel
Sure By Best Reading Reading
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading Hotel
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading Reading
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading Hotel Reading

Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel did the job and the staff were friendly and approachable. More maintenance needed as a heritage property, not modern. Gym not inviting. Haddock on the breakfast menu but never available :( Continental breakfast not great either.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

stephen b

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

All good

The hotel has friendly staff, good prices, and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfurtable

Really comfortable and clean. Staff lovely. Only thing I would ask for is a glass for water as there were only small tea cups...otherwise brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service helped this basic, tired hotel. Looks though it may have been great in the 1990’s. In saying that, it’s fairly priced, cheap even and the customer service is good. It also gets additional praise for the one tap bar ( fosters ). Ok for work digs, don’t take the Mrs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the architecture of this place. It is old so has its issues, but the rooms i was in were newly remodeled. The first room had some plumbing issues I brought to their attention immediately but it was Christmas and the next day way Boxing day so told them I understood if someone wasn't available right away but I never saw or heard from anyone and by the third day the issue spread from just the bathroom sink to all drains. So i had to bug them again and they had me move to a new room and gave me free breakfastvouchers for the remainder of my stay. I moved into the new room and didnt end up staying there that night and came back to the heater dripped water and soaked one of my shoes, it was the newest remodeled room but obviously still working out some issues. They offered to move me rooms again and i declined. The heater was working and i was able to dry my shoe on the bathroom heater by the time i was leaving. Staff was always very nice and attempted to keep making my stay a good one. I only used 1 of the 3 breakfast vouchers but the food was great and lots of fresh stuff at the buffet part of the breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for a stopover

Great value. Comfortable room. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saricca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay for family of 4 adults! Even had a microwave and fridge in the room, and plates and bowls and cutlery. Wasn’t expecting that! Really good value for money with 3 proper beds (not sofa beds)! Would definitely recommend. Really friendly guy checked us in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were all fabulous and helpful but the facilities were somewhat "tired" and basic for the price. It served my need of somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Pieter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Average

Service from Katy at check in was incredible very helpful, chatty and smiley. Room was too small for a family room, heating on full with no way to adjust down made the room incredibly hot and uncomfortable. Overall room dated and in need of maintenance. To be fair to Katy she did offer to move us following feedback however it was late at that point and the child was asleep. Sure/best western id say are competing with travel lodge and premier inn and unfortunately for the same sort of prices this property does not compete. Service great let down by property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Piranesi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Alright

Staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Bed was clean and comfy. Free WiFi. In our room, everything that you would expect to be cleaned daily was cleaned to an decent standard but bit of mildew and whole thing could do with some TLC in terms of condition of building interior, fixings, fresh air and deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great for a budget hotel

Detail is in the title really. It’s convenient, city centre location with ample free parking. Walking distance to city centre, uni campus and the train station. If you’re looking for cheerful, wallet friendly accommodation this is ideal. No frills but shouldn’t be expected at the price point. I stayed with my two nearly adult daughters in a room for three. Tight fit but we’re close :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room and breakfast was underwhelming. Nothing particularly bad and was okay for the price, but just a bit meh. Room was in a separate building to the rest of the site and didn't feel completely safe. Bathroom was very small and felt like it was in a converted cupboard rather than a typical hotel room ensuite.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the Best Experience. The windows definitely need better draughtproofing, as you could feel the wind coming through. Thankfully, the radiators were effective enough to keep the room warm. The kitchen in our apartment was lacking some basics, like extra glasses or anything for washing up. While the stay was manageable, these issues make it unlikely that I would choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cokro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just as I imagine from the photo

Charming hotel very close to many amenities and 15 minute walk to the town centre. University of Reading is 10 minutes walk. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaoumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ee had an amazing stay, the rooms are clean and decent.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The best I've found for the money

Basic accommodation at a basic price. Not pretty, but comfortable and clean with in room facilities. TV (not smart) screen was faulty in my room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible stay

The room was cold and the central heating is on a time that the hotel owner can change. The windows were single glazed, droughty and ill fitting ie rattling in wind. House cleaning every 5 days or on request!! The so called hotel is actually two building away from the main hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024